An example of wedding policies from Zebulon Baptist Church in Zebulon, NC. You will find policies related to building use, music, catering, photography and associated costs. From Zebulon Baptist Church in Zebulon, NC Document: Zebulon Baptist Church Wedding Policies
This is a PowerPoint presentation of American Crime Prevention’s Church Crime Prevention. You will find common threats and risks congregations face along with tips to prevent these crimes from occurring. American Crime Prevention Institute‘s Church Crime Prevention PowerPoint Presentation presented by the Winston-Salem Police Department’s Community Resources Unit. This resource is particularly helpful for…
Presenter: Seth Hix This webinar presented by Seth Hix, CBFNC associate coordinator, helps churches and clergy move through times of ministerial transitions in healthy ways. This resource is particularly helpful for persons interested in vocational ministry and search committees.
Presenter: Eddie Hammett This webinar presented by Eddie Hammett, Church & Clergy Coach, challenges congregations to think about how to do spiritual formation beyond institutional means. Preparing to reach a new population base is key if many churches are to survive and thrive in the next 10 years. This resource is particularly helpful for persons…
Presenter: Bo Prosser This webinar, presented by Catalytic Coach & Consultant Bo Prosser, provides ministers the needed tools to recognize how their personal financial situation affects their ministerial leadership. It also presents steps for ministers to take to become more financially stable. This resource is particularly helpful for persons interested in church administration with regard…
Presenter: Gary Skeen This webinar presented by Gary Skeen, President Emeritus of CBF Church Benefits Board, presents the important information clergy need to effectively prepare their taxes. This resource is particularly helpful for persons interested in church administration with regard to personnel and finance.
Presenter: Scottie Stamper Being married to a person in the profession of ministry is complicated. The expectations of clergy by congregations, community members, and the institution of the church, both locally and denominationally are high. The family is impacted by financial strain, lack of privacy, the clergy person being available 24 hours daily, and the…
Presenter: Dr. Andrew Wakefield This webinar, presented by Andrew Wakefield, Dean of Campbell University Divinity School, delves into what leads to congregational conflict and provides steps to resolving these conflicts. This resource is particularly helpful for persons interested in church leadership, conflict, and change. See below for more resources. Document: Conflict20and20Communication.pdf
Presenter: Chris Gambill and Beth Kennett This webinar ,presented by Chris Gambill and Beth Kennett from the Center for Congregational Health, provides processes and principles to use in order to have healthy congregational conversations about tough topics. This resource is particularly helpful for persons interested in church leadership, change, and conflict.
Presenter: Bill Wilson This webinar presented by Bill Wilson, director of Center for Healthy Churches, addresses the need for the small groups that make up our churches (Sunday school class, youth group, missions committee, deacons, etc.) to operate in healthy ways. It also provides practical tips to use in creating these healthy small groups. This…